[End of July 1919]

Dear Comrade Béla Kun! I ask you not to worry excessively and not to succumb to despair. Your accusations or suspicions against Chicherin and Rakovsky are absolutely unfounded. We all work in complete harmony. We know the difficult and dangerous situation of Hungary and are doing everything we can. But quick help is sometimes physically impossible. Try to hold out as long as possible. Every week is precious. Stock up supplies in Budapest, strengthen the city. I hope that you are taking the measures I recommended to the Bavarians 2. Best regards and a firm handshake. Hold on with all your might, victory will be ours.
Your Lenin